Long division
DIVIDING BY 3 - DIGITS NUMBERS
Overview
The lesson "Dividing in a different way and in a different language" for sixth-grade students aims to teach division with three-digit numbers while fostering an understanding of cultural differences in division methods between the United States and Colombia. Beginning with an introduction to the importance of division in daily life and cultural contexts, the lesson progresses with a review of basic division concepts. Students then learn division by three-digit numbers through step-by-step instructions and examples. A key aspect is the comparison of division methods between the two countries, which promotes cross-cultural understanding. Practical application follows with division exercises involving three-digit numbers. The lesson concludes with reflection on the significance of division skills in a global context and the importance of respecting diverse cultural perspectives. Overall, the lesson integrates mathematical instruction with cultural awareness, providing students with a comprehensive and meaningful learning experience.
Diviting in a different way and in a different language.
objectives:
The objective of this lesson is twofold. First, students will learn how to divide three-digit numbers by three-digit numbers. Second, students will gain an understanding of the cultural and contextual differences in division methods between the United States and Colombia.
Time: 1 hour
Class Grade: Sixth grade
Student- teacher: Ana Yazmin Peña
school: XX
Nunber of students: XX
Introduction
Time: 10
Ask students if they know how to divide by three-digit numbers. Then, welcome and introduce the lesson objective.
Discuss the importance of division in daily life and introduce the cultural context of division in the United States and Colombia.
Division Review
Time: 15 min
Review the basic concepts of division. (divisor, dividend, remainder and quotient)
Perform division exercises with one and two-digit numbers to review the basics of the division process.
Clarify any questions or doubts about the basic concepts of division.
Materiasl: Whiteboard
Division by Three-Digit Numbers
Time: 15 min
Explain the process of dividing three-digit numbers by one-digit numbers (in the US way) Explain to students the cultural aspects and how people can have different ways to solve a division problem depending on their countries and cultures)
Use examples on the board to demonstrate the process step by step.
Students practice solving exercises of this type in pairs or individually on a worksheet.
Comparison of Division Methods
Time: 10 min
The student-teacher gives students two sheets with the two different processes (Colombia and the United States), then the student-teacher asks students to find and tell what they can see differently.
Reflection and Closure
Time: 10 min
Ask students to reflect on what they have learned about division by three-digit numbers and the cultural differences in division methods.
Ask students what method they like the most.
Student-teacher concludes the lesson by reinforcing key concepts and highlighting the importance of understanding and respecting the various ways division is performed in different parts of the world